Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Before:
A homeowner in Marathon, WI, began to notice water stains and dampness forming along one wall of their basement after heavy rains. Moisture was seeping through the porous foundation, causing discoloration and a musty odor. While the issue wasn’t causing standing water, the homeowner wanted to prevent further seepage and humidity from damaging the basement over time.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard® Interior Drainage System along the affected perimeter to capture groundwater before it reached the basement floor. The system was connected to a newly installed SuperSump® sump pump, which efficiently removes collected water and discharges it safely outside the home. To address wall moisture, the team installed the CleanSpace® Wall System, a bright, durable vapor barrier that prevents water vapor from entering the basement and directs any wall seepage into the WaterGuard system.
Together, these three systems created a fully integrated waterproofing solution—keeping the basement dry, clean, and protected against future moisture issues.

Before:
A homeowner in Kronenwetter, WI, contacted Sure-Dry to have a sump pump installed as a preventative measure. Although the basement had never shown signs of water intrusion or dampness, the homeowner wanted the peace of mind that comes with knowing the home was protected in case groundwater levels or weather conditions changed over time. The newly constructed home did not include a sump system, leaving it without a way to manage potential future water buildup.

After:
Sure-Dry installed a SuperSump® system—an efficient, durable sump pump designed to handle high volumes of groundwater and keep basements dry under any conditions. The crew placed a new sump basin and discharge line to ensure water would be safely directed away from the foundation.
Now, the homeowner can rest easy knowing the home has built-in protection against potential groundwater or rain-related seepage, providing long-term security and value for the property.

Before
The homeowner in Kronenwetter, WI was experiencing repeated water intrusion along the basement perimeter whenever there was heavy rain or snowmelt. Water tracked in at the cove joint where the floor meets the wall, leaving efflorescence, damp spots along the slab edge, and a persistent musty basement odor that made the space unsuitable for storage or future finishing. An older sump pump in a shallow pit operated without any continuous interior drain tile, so hydrostatic pressure under the slab simply pushed groundwater to the path of least resistance at the wall-floor joint. This created an ongoing wet basement repair concern typical of Wisconsin homes with rising groundwater and inadequate interior drainage.

After
Sure-Dry installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system along the problem basement walls, placing the channel at the footing to intercept groundwater before it can reach the finished surface. The WaterGuard system was connected to a new SuperSump® pump system featuring a durable liner, airtight lid, and a high-capacity pump engineered for reliable sump pump installation in Wisconsin basements. After the drainage channel and sump connections were completed, the crew restored the concrete over the trench to leave a clean, finished floor edge while providing a long-term interior drainage system basement solution for this Kronenwetter, WI home.
The homeowner now has a dry, healthier basement environment and confidence that this basement waterproofing system will protect their property through future storms and Marathon County snowmelt cycles.

Before:
A homeowner in Mosinee, WI was experiencing intermittent basement water issues despite having proper grading and gutters outside. Water would enter along the cold joint where the wall meets the floor, especially after heavy rain or snowmelt. The existing sump system was outdated and unable to keep up, often discharging water too close to the foundation where it could refreeze in winter.

After:
To fully resolve the problem, the Sure-Dry crew installed a WaterGuard® interior drainage system along the basement perimeter to collect and channel groundwater to a new SuperSump® system. A buried discharge line was also added to carry water safely away from the home and prevent freezing at the outlet.

The homeowner now has a reliable waterproofing system that keeps the basement dry and worry-free — even during Wisconsin’s heaviest rains and freeze-thaw cycles.

IceGuard Discharge Line System installed on this home in Plover to ensure that any water being pumped outside from their sump pump won't freeze and cause water to back up during the cold winter months. 

Sump pump discharge lines are fed outside the home, meaning it's possible they could freeze during the cold winter months. A backed-up discharge line means your sump pump won't work properly in the event of water in your basement, which will make the flooding much worse. Our solution to this problem is the IceGuard® discharge line system.

The IceGuard® fits over the top of your discharge line to provide water with a secondary escape route. When the main line is working correctly, water simply flows out as usual. However, when the discharge line is frozen, the IceGuard® allows water to escape through slotted openings in the drain pipe. This ensures that any water your sump pump is removing from your basement is safely cleared away outside your home, preventing any backed-up or frozen lines. The IceGuard® is compatible with all our sump pump systems.